October 20, 2024
Mrs. Velma Vesta Armstrong Turner, age 83, of the Prosperity Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 18, 2024 at her home.
Velma was born on December 23, 1940 in Cannon County TN. She grew up in rural Wilson County Tennessee near the Statesville and Prosperity Communities and spent most of her life in that area.
On June 4, 1959, Velma married her love of more than 65 years, Joe Turner from the Alexandria area. They settled in Watertown, TN after getting married. Velma was employed as a dental assistant by Dr. Thomas Parker in Watertown until her and Joe decided to start a family. She was a wonderful mother to their 3 children where they were raised on Armstrong Road in the Statesville area. After their children were grown, they moved to a new farm just a few miles away in the Prosperity Community. Velma was a dedicated member of Prosperity Baptist Church. She loved her service there including helping with the children, being part of the kitchen crew and being involved with her women’s Sunday School class.
Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents, Hansel Bryant Armstrong and Vella Vesta James Armstrong, sisters Mary Ruth Groom, Beulah Johnson, Juanita Owen, and her twin brother Delma Armstrong.
She is survived by her husband of more than 65 years, Joe D Turner of the Prosperity Community. She is also survived by her children: Sons, Larry Turner of Alexandria, Jeff (Teresa) Turner of Pikeville, TN and her daughter Jane Gaither of Auburntown. Grandchildren: Emily (Andy) Turbeville, Jessica (Matt) Stanley, Lauren (Cole) Williams, Dalton Gaither, Savannah (Patrick) Burgess, Taylor Gaither, Gracie Turner (Jacob Smith), and Lucas Turner. Great Grandchildren: Kyleigh (Caleb) Stanley, Jordyn Turbeville, Turner Stanley, Carson Turbeville, Tillie Kate Stanley, Preston Crawford, Ella Jane Burgess, Bryce Burgess, Amelia Turbeville, Emerson Burgess. Great-Great Grandchildren: Baylor Stanley, Beckett Stanley.
Serving as Pall Bearers and Honorary Pall Bearers will be Grandsons and Great-grandsons.
Visitation with the family will be held at Prosperity Baptist Church on Sunday October 20, 2024 from 3pm until 8pm. The funeral will be held at Prosperity Baptist Church on Monday October 21 at 2pm with visitation from 11am until the time of the service. Bro David Moody and Bro Thurman Seber will officiate, and burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery.
Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.